New York Fashion Week is a magical yet chaotic cultural phenomenon where the fashion industry comes together while creating impactful moments in time. Dreams can genuinely come true overnight with a well-executed, attention-grabbing visual presentation that takes teamwork to build. With that being said, Curve and Plus Size models alike were showcased at this year’s NYFW at an arguably higher volume than years past. Although the journey to complete body inclusion within the fashion industry is far from over, it is absolutely wonderful to be able to see the hard work of the models and body-inclusive casting agencies alike in breaking the “sample size” mold archetype. Get into the glitz, glamour, and opulence that these rising stars brought to this year’s NYFW runways:
Wilhelmina Curve model Melonee R. donned a classic yet refreshing take on the “little black dress” styled to perfection with classic finger waves and pointed pink kitten heels at the Air Jamaica themed Theophilio S22 Collection runway show.
yumi nu
Wilhelmina Curvemodel Yumi Nu rocked a Kelly-green floral structured midi-dress that is easily a must-have item at Anna Sui’s Spring/Summer 2022 Collection presentation entitled “Another Day in Paradise.”
noni cyngor
Wilhelmina Curvemodel Noni Cyngor was the embodiment of Jamaican-inspired coolness when she graced the Theophilio SS 22 runway in a stunning citrus ombré ruched mini-dress, matching tights, and ankle length sherbet-colored cornrows.
Natalie Nootenboom
One Management Curve modelNatalie Nootenboom served a “regal western” inspired moment in a strapless rose-patterned maxi dress styled with matching hand gloves, floral pointed stilettos, and a black cowboy hat atKim Shui’sSpring Summer 2022 runway show.
Luma Abreu
One Management Curvemodel Luma Abreu was the embodiment of “Old Hollywood” glamour when she donned a textured strapless mid-length black gown that glistened under the runway lights. Styled with a miniature top hat and classic strappy stilettos, Abreu definitely had a magical moment atChristian Siriano’s SS22 runway presentation.
Gia Love
The Btwnmodel Gia Love closed out the Chromat x Tourmaline SS22 Swimwear runway show (and exuded effortless beach babe excellence I might add) in a classic red t-shirt tied to the waistline, red bikini bottoms, and red calf-length strappy sandals.
Paloma Elsesser
IMG Worldwidemodel Paloma Elsesser exuded a refreshing take on “90s it girl” archetype at the Maryam Nassirzadeh SS22 runway show. Elsesser rocked a classic black triangle bikini top, a blush-toned checkered button-down top, a yellow elastic waist belt with a circular wooden centerpiece, a khaki mid-length skirt, and blue strappy stilettos.
Precious Lee
IMG Worldwide model Precious Lee exuded “psychedelic dream girl” realness in a strapless swirly-printed Kelly green mini-dress matched with a swirly-printed mini cardigan sweater at Brandon Maxwell’s Spring Summer 2022 runway presentation.
Devyn Garcia
DNAmodel Devyn Garciawas an undeniable ray of sunshine while closing theStudio 189 Spring Summer 2022 runway presentation in a show-stopping button-down orange maxi dress that incorporated checkered, triangular, and circular patterns.
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